Man Gets 30 Months For Cocaine Distribution

New London man gets 30 months for distribution of cocaine in southeastern Connecticut

HARTFORD — A New London man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for cocaine distribution, federal authorities said.

Edgardo Centeno, 43, also faces three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine in August.

According to federal authorities, Centeno purchased cocaine from another man, Juan G. Cheverez who was receiving the drugs from people in Puerto Rico. Centeno then sold smaller quantities of cocaine to his customers.

Cheverez was sentenced last month to 77 months in prison.

The charges against Centeno came after a multi-agency investigation into the sale of cocaine and heroin around southeastern Connecticut.